{ JETSON}

From some angles the Jetson
looks nothing like a bicyc;e.

of mind when parking. Of course, we
always encourage using additional locks,
and you have the option to remove the
battery to carry it with you as a further
theft deterrent. No battery, no charger,
and you steal a 110-pound one-speed.

There may be people dumb enough to do
that, but not many. Like a beach cruiser
bicycle, the Jetson is more about fun and
style than performance. It looks sporty
enough, and at $1800 it is priced well.

Perhaps the most telling specification
is that it comes in 14 colors, and most
are bright. For safety, we like the idea
of bright colors, but black is an option
if you’re looking for something a little
more hip and trendy. We generally have
a selection of bicycles to choose from
when we need to run errands, and it was
clear from the beginning that the Jetson
was a favorite. For sure, we’d never felt
so safe just turning the key and walking
away for a short shopping stop.

THE VERDICT

What we have here is good basic
transportation that looks fun, is fun and
is fitted with all of the safety features
needed to get the job done with good
peace of mind. A strong center stand
holds the bike securely on all surfaces.

Everywhere we rode, people wanted to
know about it. Honestly, even though
it is technically a bicycle, it feels much
more like a scooter, and for much of the
routine errand-running we do day to day,
it makes a lot of sense. So, the hardest
decision is which color to get—or perhaps how many to buy. ■